Saturday, April 11, 2015, 5:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Believe Him.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 4 (quoting vv. 23-31 NIV). Bold and Courageous After Peter had just been instrumental in the healing of a lame beggar, all in the power of the name … Continue reading When We Ask “Why?”
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The Joy of You
But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ and be found in … Continue reading The Joy of You
Not of The World
Friday, April 3, 2015, 7:14 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Open Your Hearts.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read John 17 (ESV). That They Know God When Jesus had spoken these words, he lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, “Father, the hour has come; glorify … Continue reading Not of The World
To Be Jesus
Sunday, March 29, 2015, 10:16 p.m. I am an introvert by nature. I don't strike up conversations with strangers easily. I admit that frequently I don't even pay much attention to who is waiting on me in a restaurant or who is checking me out at a grocery store. I have to really work at … Continue reading To Be Jesus
Flesh and Blood
Sunday, March 22, 2015, 10:56 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Living Water.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read John 6:22-71 (selected ESV). Is Believing (v. 35) Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in … Continue reading Flesh and Blood
How Will You Believe?
Friday, March 20, 2015, 3:27 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Living Water.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read John 5:30-47 (ESV). The Testimony “I can do nothing on my own. As I hear, I judge, and my judgment is just, because I seek not my own will … Continue reading How Will You Believe?
Many Lovers
Tuesday, March 17, 2015, 7:55 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “In The Sweet By and By.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read John 4:1-42 (selected ESV). Not Your Husband (See vv. 1-26) Jesus said to her, “Go, call your husband, and come here.” The woman answered him, … Continue reading Many Lovers
Jealous of Jesus
Monday, March 16, 2015, 6:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Hear My Voice.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read John 3:22-36 (ESV). All Are Going to Him After this Jesus and his disciples went into the Judean countryside, and he remained there with them and was baptizing. … Continue reading Jealous of Jesus
The Fall
Tuesday, March 10, 2015, 6:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Love Lifted Me.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Luke 22:54-62 (NASB). Having arrested Him, they led Him away and brought Him to the house of the high priest; but Peter was following at a distance. After … Continue reading The Fall
Broken to Pieces
Thursday, March 5, 2015, 6:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “To Be Like Him.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Luke 20:9-19 (NASB). Response to Persecution One day Jesus was in the Temple teaching the people and preaching the gospel of our salvation. The chief priests, scribes … Continue reading Broken to Pieces
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